We’re turning the clock back to 2003 to dive into indie rock: under-the-radar, Pitchfork-approved music from the farthest corners of the internet.

We’ll debate what “indie” really means, and Graham will regale Alicia with the elitist musical opinions of his youth. 

Listen along on our Spotify playlist, which is updated every Thursday with the songs we’ll be discussing.

Songs in this episode: 

• "The Rat" - The Walkmen (11:05 )


• "Juxtapozed with U" - Super Furry Animals (16:15 )


• "What Do You Want Me to Say?" - Dismemberment Plan (22:10 )


• "False Alarm" - Sloan (27:25 )


• "The Way We Get By" - Spoon (32:10 )


• "Hopeless" - The Wrens (33:55 )


• "Gone for Good" - The Shins (35:10 )


• "To Hell With Good Intentions" - Mclusky (38:45 )


• "Another Morning Stoner" - ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (40:50 )


• "Race for the Prize" - The Flaming Lips (42:15 )